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ARTICLE · 31 MAY 2019

DOJ Criminal Division Issues Comprehensive Guidance On Corporate Compliance Programs

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On April 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued the most comprehensive guidance that the DOJ has provided on how prosecutors should evaluate corporate compliance programs.

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On April 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued the most comprehensive guidance that the DOJ has provided on how prosecutors should evaluate corporate compliance programs ("Policy"). In a speech announcing the Policy, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Brian A. Benczkowski expressed the DOJ's desire "to provide additional transparency" to companies in designing and implementing compliance programs.

The Policy was published by the DOJ's Criminal Division, which is responsible for cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securities and financial fraud, asset forfeiture, and anti-money laundering. It is expected that this Policy will be implemented by the DOJ Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney's Offices.

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